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Dr Poonam Thakur addresses the media, while Jashan Boparai and Somya (right) Thakur look on.  Mohali:  Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) Mohali, in collaboration with ARZOE - a hallmark luxury brand, presented a specially designed wardrobe to Somya Thakur, who will represent  India  at the upcoming Miss Wheelchair World contest in  Mexico  soon. The experts of NIIFT also discussed the challenges they face while creating ensembles for specially-abled people. Addressing the media at the campus here today, Dr. Poonam Aggarwal Thakur, Principal of NIIFT Mohali and Ludhiana, said, “NIIFT o ff ers a specialized subject on designing for people with special needs, where students work extensively in the field of creating functional clothing by researching, developing and constructing garments for people with physical and mental disabilities. For years, people with disabilities and special needs have had to improvise as specific designing for them...

    Patiala :  After over a decade of revolutionizing the nightlife and dining scene in Delhi NCR,  Chandigarh , and  Lucknow , Boombox has now arrived with an all-new Luxury Bar format, Boombox Penthouse at  Downtown   Building , New Lal Bagh,  Upper Mall Road ,  Patiala . On this occasion, an exclusive party was organized at the sprawling Boombox Penthouse in which a renowned ramp model and a top-10 finalist of Miss India 2011, Aprajita Sharma and Dr Sukhmilap Ratol, owner of  Downtown   Building  along with prominent lifestyle influencers of Pink Sky graced the event. Sahil Baweja, Brand Owner, Boombox said, “Boombox is ready to redefine the dining and bar experience of partygoers in the royal city of  Patiala . We wanted to build upon the legacy of Boombox and fill in the void in  Patiala  of a premium bar and restaurant that is comfortable for a quick catch-up, a romantic night out, or a weekend ...